Wrong — synonyms, wrong antonyms, definition

1. wrong (o)

amiss astray awry badly erring erroneous faulty imperfect unfair unlawful

2. wrong (a)

amiss awkward awry bad badly base blameworthy censurable confused corrupt crooked deceitful defective delinquent depraved dishonest distorted equivocal erring erroneous • • •

3. wrong (Noun)

abuse crime damage error evil fault favouritism harm immorality inequity injury injustice legal injury misdeed misdemeanour misdoing offence outrage sin slight • • • right

wrong (Noun) — That which is contrary to the principles of justice or law. ex. "he feels that you are in the wrong"

wrong (Noun) — Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right.

injury injustice unjustness

4. wrong (Verb)

abuse affront aggrieve bully defraud harm hurt ill-treat ill-use injure insult jar maltreat mistreat misuse molest oppress outrage persecute scandalise • • • right

wrong (Verb) — Treat unjustly; do wrong to.

do by handle treat aggrieve sandbag victimise victimize

5. wrong (US)

offense sin trespass

6. wrong (Adjective)

haywire ill-timed unseasonable untimely right

wrong (Adjective) — Not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth. ex. "the report in the paper is wrong" ex. "your information is wrong" ex. "the clock showed the wrong time" ex. "found themselves on the wrong road" ex. "based on the wrong assumptions"

wrong (Adjective) — Contrary to conscience, morality or law. ex. "it is wrong for the rich to take advantage of the poor" ex. "cheating is wrong" ex. "it is wrong to lie"

wrong (Adjective) — Not appropriate for a purpose or occasion. ex. "said all the wrong things"

wrong (Adjective) — Not functioning properly. ex. "something is wrong with the engine"

wrong (Adjective) — Based on, acting or judging in error. ex. "it is wrong to think that way"

wrong (Adjective) — Not in accord with established usage or procedure. ex. "the wrong medicine"

wrong (Adjective) — Used of the side of cloth or clothing intended to face inward. ex. "socks worn wrong side out"

wrong (Adjective) — Badly timed. ex. "it was the wrong moment for a joke"

wrong (Adjective) — Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules. ex. "an incorrect transcription"; the wrong side of the road"

correctness rightness

7. wrong (Adverb)

fallaciously incorrectly wrongly

wrong (Adverb) — In an inaccurate manner. ex. "she guessed wrong"